I'm already using a script (available below) in powershell. I don't think I could delete more apps without breaking the system. Most are system critical or in place to support other apps or the possibility of other apps being installed

I'm already using a script (available below) in powershell. I don't think I could delete more apps without breaking the system. Most are system critical or in place to support other apps or the possibility of other apps being installed

@scarface: I did update both install.wim and boot.wim and resulting image says Windows cannot find drivers for booting. I did find a MSFT guide to copy newer exe and dll to a folder and copy or merge with orginal extract ISO to update boot.wim.You can use win toolkit or imagex or even Dism++ to keep the image mounted and I used Dism++ to remove most Appx and you can add regtweaks too.

@scarface: I did update both install.wim and boot.wim and resulting image says Windows cannot find drivers for booting. I did find a MSFT guide to copy newer exe and dll to a folder and copy or merge with orginal extract ISO to update boot.wim.You can use win toolkit or imagex or even Dism++ to keep the image mounted and I used Dism++ to remove most Appx and you can add regtweaks too.

With windows 7, you have to update boot.wim with usb 3 drivers if you use a usb key on a usb 3 port.To add drivers on windows 7 and windows 10, I just use the original dism. I don't use third party software to remove components.Note that an updated windows 7 pro x64 will be available by the end of the week.

Note that the link for windows 7 is available for those who are interested.

As I'm sure you're all aware, support for Windows 7 ends on 14/1/2020. I suggest those of you who are still on it to upgrade to 10 ASAP. Diehards out there will use the same argument as with XP - it's mean, lean and works perfectly. I totally agree. Sadly upgrades are a fact of life. Sooner or later, one way or the other, you WILL upgrade. Better to get it over with, the sooner the better.

Incidentally, according to Micro$haft, any computer that can run Windows 7 can run Windows 10. Disclaimer: I haven't tested this, I'm repeating what they're saying.

requesting W7-trimmed version. link was dead. old reupload please? Going to use it for a legacy retro pc that has very low specs. Circa 2006. Win 10 didnt work last time i tried due to driver for the sata controller

requesting W7-trimmed version. link was dead. old reupload please? Going to use it for a legacy retro pc that has very low specs. Circa 2006. Win 10 didnt work last time i tried due to driver for the sata controller

Use Linux with Q4wine and compatibility set to W7 x86 or x86_64. Xp or Win 7 x32 should be good. I think Shnnedo does make dual arch Win 7 using Simplix pack. You can ask him via PM at MDL forums.

Maybe some of you remember harkaz. This user was very polite and particularly talented.In this message you can find rebase for windows 7 x64, if you need it: http://www.nomaher.com/forum/index.php?topic=3350.msg34357#msg34357Note that based on my experience, if the "-extreme" switch is used, it can remove 3 Gb from the winsxs folder, but then it is breaking the ability to install updates.

Note that the script to remove provisioned apps for the windows 10 lite edition is available in the message about windows 10.